Behavioral-health and substance-use treatment facilities that are new to bleeding-disorder care often have questions about where a person can safely give or receive their medication.

Fortunately, the requirements are simple. A person with a bleeding disorder just needs a clean, semi-private space to complete an infusion or injection. It does not require a sterile surface. An appropriate space could include:

• A medication room

• A nursing office

• A counseling or therapy office

• Or any other space that offers basic privacy and cleanliness

No specialized equipment or clinical setup is required. However, needles will be need to be properly disposed of in a container provided by the facility or brought by the person with a bleeding disorder.

As the individual progresses in treatment, and if it’s clinically appropriate based on their behavioral-health status, the facility may also consider allowing infusions to take place in the patient’s own room. This approach can promote independence, build confidence for self-management after discharge, and demonstrate trust in the patient’s recovery — all while maintaining safety and respecting facility policies.

Providing a clean, semi-private space for medical care such as infusions or injections is considered a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This ensures that people with bleeding disorders have equal access to the behavioral-health care they need.

Your bleeding disorder treatment team can help the facility identify an appropriate location and answer any setup questions.

Please note, the facilities are likely to require a staff member to monitor any infusion or injection administered at their facility.

Talking Points for Facilities About Infusion or Injection Space

• “I understand your team may be unsure about where infusions or injections should happen—let’s talk through what’s needed.”

• “The requirements are very simple: I just need a clean, semi-private space such as a medication room, nursing office, or counseling office.”

• “You don’t need special equipment or a clinical suite. Most facilities already have spaces that work perfectly.”

• “If it becomes appropriate later in treatment, I could do my infusion or injection in my own room. That can support independence and confidence before discharge.”

• “I realize finding a private space can feel like a challenge, but providing one is considered a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. It helps make sure people with bleeding disorders have equal access to care.”

• “My treatment team can share examples of what’s worked well at other facilities and help your staff feel comfortable with the setup.”

Send the following to the facility:

• Space for Infusions or Inejections: Personalize this email template to work with facility staff on identifying an appropriate space for administering bleeding disorder medication.